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01-22-2008, 12:15 AM
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AWD only helps in acceleration. It doesn't help at deceleration. In fact an AWD vehicle will be heavier than its non-AWD counterpart due to extra mechanicals so by sheer inertia, the stopping distance will be worse.
I would always pick a 2WD with winter tires than an AWD with all seasons.
I used to live in Toronto and there are lots of folks getting by with winter tires on their RWD cars. I've seen my share of over-confident (delusional) AWD drivers skidding off ramps or dived onto ditches in inclement weather.
I would always pick a 2WD with winter tires than an AWD with all seasons.
I used to live in Toronto and there are lots of folks getting by with winter tires on their RWD cars. I've seen my share of over-confident (delusional) AWD drivers skidding off ramps or dived onto ditches in inclement weather.
Anyway, as for your choice, congratulations on your purchase. I would consider one, but I'm getting a little tired of my 3's hatchback body style.
01-22-2008, 07:22 AM
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i've driven my 8 in the snow for 4 years now... as long as there are only a couple inches on the road your relatively fine. Any more then that and you get screwed pretty quickly.
01-22-2008, 10:22 AM
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Welcome to the Speed3 club. Which color did you get? Did you get the GT or Sport? I've had mine for 4 months now without even a bit of buyers remorse. I don't miss the RX8 or Mustang GT at all.
01-28-2008, 12:02 PM
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Congrats. I was gonna replaced my STI with a Speed 3, but they were selling for full msrp or higher at the time. I checked out prices recently on the Speed 3, and they are marked about $500 above invoice, but considering I got my Speed 6 for $23500, even now it's still a better bargain here. More car for the money overall, and a very luxuurious machine, but no doubt if the deals were better on the Speed 3, I'd likely own one. Glad you got the car you wanted.
The Speed 3 is lighter, faster (because it's lighter) sportier car, and most certainly more fun, and less of a compromise then you'd have had if you had gotten a Speed 6. You did well. ENJOY!!!!
The Speed 3 is lighter, faster (because it's lighter) sportier car, and most certainly more fun, and less of a compromise then you'd have had if you had gotten a Speed 6. You did well. ENJOY!!!!
but MS6 is a great car, i like it. fits 5 people with out leg rubbing and is fast.
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